Sharing pregnancy news with family and friends is a big deal. For most people, it's a moment they've waited on for a few months (or longer!), and one they definitely want to capture so they have memories to cherish forever. There are so many ways to spill the big announcement to loved ones. Parents can go for a funny pregnancy announcement, posing with a jar of Prego spaghetti sauce or holding two bags of ice next to a bump to spell out "ice, ice baby." Or, parents can drop the humor for a minute and opt to go the sweet and sentimental route, like the moms and dads on this list did.
A sentimental pregnancy announcement doesn't traditionally get as much love as the funny ones, but it's just as worthy of recognition. After all, a baby is a miracle. Sometimes people have tried for months or years to get pregnant. Other times, they're welcoming the first grand baby in the family, or announcing a surprise pregnancy that no one expected. The sentimental pregnancy announcement succeeds at capturing all of the emotions that go along with welcoming a new baby to the family, and it creates a memory that can be shared with the little one once they arrive.
The sentimental pregnancy announcement ideas on this list cover a wide range of styles, from surprise cards to heartfelt songs to customized Coca-Cola cans. Each one has its own flavor that matches the couples and families who are sharing the baby news. Click through for 20 sentimental and ultra sweet pregnancy announcement ideas that will get everyone in the family crying their eyes out — in a good way!
The Grandparent Starter Kit
A grandparent starter kit is a heartfelt way to break the news to grandparents-to-be. The kit can include an outfit for their house, baby supplies, a swaddling blanket, and even a heartfelt letter or poem.
Say It With a Song
YouTube musical partners Us The Duo announced their pregnancy with a custom song that include lyrics like, "We're only months away from the second best day in the history of you and I. We're having a baby!" Parents with musical abilities could pull off the same at a special party for family and friends.
Photo Timer Pregnancy Announcement
Adriel Booker came up with a genius way to share the news. Using a photo timer, she captured her partner's real time reaction to finding out he was going to be a dad again. Too sweet!
Custom Greeting Card Announcements
A sweet card can help break the news and double as a keepsake. This one from Etsy is available for an aunt, uncle, grandparent, great grandparent, cousin, and more. Each person could get their own card and open them all at the same time for a precious surprise moment.
"We've Been Thinking…" Card ($3, LittleMushroomCards/Etsy)
A Sweet 'Secret' Pregnancy Announcement
"These two are already keeping secrets from me," writes Dana Sands on this adorably sentimental snap announcing her pregnancy. There's nothing sweeter than siblings.
Surprise Signs Pregnancy Announcement
Have grandparents-to-be hold "grandma" and "grandpa" signs — but don't let them read read what the signs say. Then, ask them to pose for pictures and turn the signs around to look at them and capture their amazing reactions, just like this YouTuber did.
'Share a Coke' Announcement
The couple behind the Official Geekery YouTube channel shared their pregnancy news with a sweet and funny Coke "commercial" that went majorly viral. Parents can recreate their own with custom Coke bottlesĀ that bring everyone to tears at a family gathering.
Personalized 8 oz. Bottle of Coke ($5, Coca-Cola)
Vacation Photo Pregnancy Announcement
When loved ones check out vacation pics, they aren't expecting a baby announcement! That makes this the perfect moment to share the news in a photo that can mark the first special memory in a new family album.
Sibling Pregnancy Announcement
What do loved ones adore more than kid photos? That's why a photo of an older sibling is the perfect vehicle for sharing news about baby number two. Who can resist that face … and knowing they'll have another equally cute face to smooch very soon?
'I'm So Cute…' Shirt ($22, PurpleElephantSTL/Etsy)
Rainbow Baby Pregnancy Announcement
Many parents honor babies they've lost as they announce the impending arrival of a sweet little bundle of joy. Rainbow announcements are the perfect way for an expectant mom and dad to celebrate allĀ of their children.
Rainbow Baby Pregnancy Announcement ($9, ChalkboardPrintables/Etsy)
The Couple Photo Announcement
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel owned the sweet pregnancy announcement photo with this belly-kissing snap. Recreate it to get everyone on the follow list wondering when the onion cutting ninjas snuck in.
Precious Pet Pregnancy Announcement
Who can resist a precious puppy proudly announcing his or her sibling's arrival? This is one sweet announcement that will have the whole family saying, "Aww…"
Big Sister/Brother Dog Shirt ($15, OliieandPenny/Etsy)
Golden Snitch Pregnancy Announcement
There won't be a dry eye in the house for Harry Potter fans when parents pull out this special golden snitch to announce their next great adventure.
Wizard Pregnancy Announcement ($14, RawrDesignsByC/Etsy)
'Miracle in a Box' Announcement
One couple had the idea to give their loved ones a gift in a plain brown box and challenge them to 'find the miracle in the box.' Inside was a positive pregnancy test, and they recorded their loved ones' reactions in a sweet memory video that went viral. Aww!
Surprise Photo Shoot Pregnancy Announcement
For their five-year anniversary, this couple booked a custom photo shoot. Little did the husband know his wife had a special announcement planned, which their photographer captured in a viral video on Facebook.
Pumpkin Pregnancy Announcement
For fall babies, say it with unexpectedly adorable pumpkin carvings, just like YouTuber Tom Fletcher and his wife did.
Coffee Mug Pregnancy Announcement
Invite grandma over for coffee, and let her know she was just promoted to great-grandma. This can work with any family member or close friend!
Only the Best Grandmas Get Promoted Mug ($14, MilkandHoneyLuxuries/Etsy)
Send Custom Cookies
Live far away from family? That's OK. A delivery of custom pregnancy announcement sugar cookies will get the excitement flowing even from far away.
Pregnancy Announcement Cookies ($8,Ā OliviaMaetx/Etsy)
Front Page Pregnancy News
Give friends and family a daily news update that's sure to bring a few tears with a custom front page photo announcement card.
Newspaper Pregnancy Announcement ($20, Lyons Prints/Etsy)
Sibling Bump Pregnancy Announcement
For a sweet pregnancy announcement that captures a special moment in time, take a bump photo with the baby's older sibling. It creates a memory that can always be shared with the oldest while celebrating the newest addition too. Perfect.